Situated along the perimeter of the adrenal gland, the adrenal cortex mediates the stress response through the production of mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids, including aldosterone and cortisol respectively. It is also a secondary site of androgen synthesis. Recent data suggest that adrenocortical cells under pathological as well as under ph...
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An endocrine organ that secretes corticosteroids for metabolic functions:aldosterone for sodium retention in the kidneys, androgens for male sexual development, and estrogens for female sexual development.
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An endocrine organ that secretes steroid hormones for metabolic functions; for example, in response to stress.
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(from the article `endocrine system, human`) The adrenal cortex a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex. Introduced in 1948 for its anti-inflammatory effect in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, it ... The adrenal cortex produces numerous hormones called corticosteroids, which are involved in important functions of the body...
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The outer part of the adrenal gland (a small organ on top of each kidney). The adrenal cortex makes androgen and corticosteroid hormones.
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<anatomy, endocrinology> This is the outer portion of the fattyacids and inhibit inflammation in allergic responses. Mineralocortoids regulate the levels of minerals such as sodium and potassium in the blood. ... (06 May 1997) ...
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the outer, firm layer comprising the larger part of the adrenal gland; it synthesizes and secretes more than 30 different steroids and is responsible for the maintenance of several life-sustaining physiological activities. The steroids are divided into three major groups: glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and androgens. The ...
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Type: Term Synonyms: cortex of suprarenal gland
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Adrenal cortex: The outer portion of the adrenal gland located on top of each kidney. The adrenal cortex produces steroid hormones which regulate carbohydrate and fat metabolism and mineralocorticoid hormones which regulate salt and water balance in the body. Underfunction of the adrenal cortex results in Addison disease while overfunction occurs i...
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(ua-dre;nal kor;teks) The outer part of the adrenal gland. Derived from embryonic mesoderm, the adrenal cortex secretes corticosteroid hormones (such as aldosterone and hydrocortisone).
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The outer covering of the two adrenal glands that lie atop each kidney.
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The outer layer of the adrenal glands.
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n] - the cortex of the adrenal gland
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noun the cortex of the adrenal gland; secretes corticosterone and sex hormones
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The outer part of the adrenal glands, which secretes corticosteroids.
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the outer portion of the adrenal gland that secretes hormones that are vital to the body.
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